Visiting Director of Bands and Instructor of Music Education

Description

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Department of Visual and Performing Arts (located in southwestern Virginia) seeks a dynamic musician and educator with a strong background in band directing and music education to fill an interim, nine-month, non-tenure-track instructor position for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will begin August 1, 2025, and will direct the UVA Wise Marching Highland Cavaliers and Highland Cavalier Pep Band, as well as teach courses in music education and their applied instrument area (low brass preferred). Other courses and ensembles may be assigned based on departmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, recruiting, and budget management skills as well as an ability to communicate professionally and clearly with colleagues.

The Director of Bands will coordinate all necessary events and items associated with the UVA Wise athletic bands, including directing the fall semester band camp, organizing parades and extra events as applicable, coordinating all staff required for athletic ensemble operations, and managing the endowed fund dedicated to the athletic bands. They will also oversee the UVA Wise wind, percussion, and strings inventory, ensuring proper accountability for instruments on loan, and coordinating the maintenance, repair, and replacement of instruments as needed.

As an Instructor of Music Education, the successful candidate will teach music education courses as a part of their regular course rotation, including instrumental Survey, Secondary Methods, Classroom Management in Music, Elementary Music Education, and serve as the mentor for any music education students placed in a teaching internship. They will also teach applied lessons and mentor Capstone and Senior Recitals in their instrument area.

The successful candidate will maintain active and positive relationships with area high school band directors and others within the UVA Wise recruiting region; adjudicate and participate in state, regional, and national music organizations; cultivate positive alumni and community relationships; participate in college committee work; and perform other departmental duties as assigned by the VPAR Chair or Music Division Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.) or Master of Music (M.M.) 

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Music Education (Ph.D.) or Doctor of the Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.) or Master of Music (M.M.) 

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Music Education (Ph.D.) or Doctor of the Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

 

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